PHOTOS: Macy's Giant Balloons Readied For Thanksgiving Day Parade

With just hours to go until their big trip down New York City's crowded streets, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons are covered with protective netting while they wait for Thursday on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The 86th annual event is the second oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the U.S., and its iconic balloons are beloved by kids of all ages (Photos by Getty Images)